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Chile judge rejects request to prosecute former general for murder
Chilean judge Mario Carroza on Monday rejected a request by human rights lawyer Eduardo Contreras to prosecute former general Fernando Matthei for murder. Matthei oversaw the military facility where General Alberto Bachelet was tortured to death in (More) |
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UN rights experts concerned over situation in Central African Republic
Several UN human rights experts Monday decried the human rights situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) , stating that abuses of power are common and urging authorities to take immediate action to end violations. The UN Special Rapporteur o (More) |
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Ivory Coast frees political prisoners pending charges
The Ivory Coast Head of State granted bail on Monday to 14 allies of former president Laurent Ggabo in a publicized effort to reach peace. The Ggabo supporters were jailed in 2010 for inciting violence after their party, the Popular Front (FPI), (More) |
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HRW: Syria use of ballistic missiles in civilian areas violates humanitarian law
Nine apparent ballistic missile attacks on populated areas have killed at least 215 civilians , including 100 children, between February and July Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Monday. Ballistic missiles with large payloads of high-explosives ha (More) |
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Rights group urges Cuba to release 'prisoners of conscience'
Amnesty International (AI) on Monday called for Cuba to release five prisoners whom the group has called "prisoners of conscience." AI reported that the five prisoners are indicative of the continuing repression of speech that exists in the countr (More) |
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UN urged to probe alleged abuses by Syrian president
Syria's main opposition group on Sunday urged the UN to probe numerous massacres they say were committed during Ramadan by forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad . The National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces (ETILAF) a (More) |
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UN rights chief calls for independent probe of Syria war crimes
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on Friday urged an independent investigation into whether war crimes were committed when armed opposition groups in Syria allegedly executed dozens of captured government soldiers in Khan Al-Assal, (More) |
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UN rights expert warns international community on Central African Republic
UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ivan Simonovic on Thursday held a press conference in the Central African Republic (CAR), where he addressed the international community, urging them to remember the fragile state of CAR. Simonovic de (More) |
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JURIST releases inaugural podcast!
We are proud to announce the release of a new JURIST endeavor: the JURIST Podcast. On a monthly basis, our editors, contributors, professional staff and other friends of JURIST will get together to discuss the issues of the day. We hope that the pod (More) |
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UK court upholds law against euthanasia
The UK Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld a law against euthanasia. Tony Nicholson, now deceased, was the victim of a paralyzing stroke. Paul Lamb was severely paralyzed after a car accident. Both men challenged the UK's definition of murder, seek (More) |
World Press Freedom day
May 3 is World Press Freedom Day.
On May 3, 1845, Macon B. Allen, the first African American to practice law in the United States, was admitted to the Massachusetts bar.
Read a contemporary newspaper account of his admission.
